Kalispell seeks feedback for Main Street safety plan

The City of Kalispell, in partnership with Kittelson and Associates Inc., is holding an open house Tuesday to solicit public input for its forthcoming Main Street safety plan.

The event takes place March 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Kalispell City Hall, Council Chambers, 201 First Ave. E., and will give residents the chance to meet with city staff and organizations involved with the project, like the Kalispell Downtown Association and the Kalispell Business Improvement District.

Aimed at preventing fatalities and serious injury along the U.S. 93/Main Street corridor, the Main Street Kalispell Safety Plan is funded through a U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All Planning Grant totalling $520,000. The Montana Department of Transportation is kicking in $50,000 with another $80,000 coming from municipal coffers to bring the total project cost to $650,000.